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Salary : $50,236.99 - $61,063.39 Annually
Location : City of Manteca, Manteca, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-018
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: Wastewater Facility Treatment Plant
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 30
POSITION DESCRIPTION
THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE AFTER RECEIVING THE FIRST 30 COMPLETED APPLICATIONS OR ON THE POSTED CLOSING DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
Basic Function:
Under direct or general supervision, learns and performs a variety of routine to complex duties in support of the Maintenance Department related to manual labor and semi-skilled work in the preventative and corrective maintenance, custodial services, repair, and alteration of valves, meters, buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds; assists Maintenance personnel in completion of treatment plant and field duties; and performs other related duties as required.
Supervision Exercised or Received:
Receives direct supervision from the assigned supervisor. Receives technical and functional direction and training from the assigned senior-level personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the entry-level classification in the Maintenance Worker series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City of Manteca systems, operations, practices, and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Assignments may vary with the skill and training of the incumbent. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the level II and level III positions but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties:
Performs a variety of semi-skilled work in all areas of City maintenance, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, custodial, and heating and ventilation; performs equipment maintenance.
Performs a variety of custodial work including cleaning floors, restrooms, fixtures, windows, kitchens, general office space areas, and public meeting rooms; removes of trash and waste materials in compliance with State and Federal laws and City procedures from all City sites and assists with movement of furniture or equipment as needed.
Performs a variety of carpentry work including remodeling and assembly of cabinets, counters and drawers; renovates, relocates, and alters employee workstations; sand, texture, and repair walls; performs interior and exterior painting; repairs and installs building hardware including door handles and locks; maintains monthly checks of City fire extinguishers, ladders and building exit lights.
Maintains and performs minor repairs plumbing systems, including pipes, fixtures and valves, clear clogged plumbing fixtures.
Performs routine landscape maintenance and routine preventative maintenance on landscape equipment.
Performs digging and trenching.
Operates power driven and heavy equipment used in maintenance and repair including tractors, mowers, loaders, trenchers and pressure washers.
Operates power driven and hand tools used in maintenance and repair work.
Other Duties:
Assist other maintenance departments with construction projects as assigned.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing water, recycled water, and wastewater equipment and facilities.
• Practices, techniques, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Basic methods and techniques of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting trades, and industrial equipment maintenance.
• Operation of power driven and heavy equipment used in maintenance and repair including tractors, loaders, mowers, pressure washers, trenchers, forklifts and various hand and power tools.
• Confined space entry including the use and operation of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and power equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting and repair estimation principles and practices.
• Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work, including CAL OSHA rules and standards, including confined space entry procedures and related safety equipment.
• Basic record keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of City facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Safely and effectively operate various hand and power tools and equipment.
• Operate power driven and heavy equipment used in maintenance and repair including tractors, loaders, mowers, pressure washers, trenchers and forklifts.
• Maintain accurate logs, records and basic written records of work performed.
• Read and interpret instruction manuals and diagrams.
• Practice safe work habits.
• Perform work in confined spaces, following required confined space entry procedures.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Participate in construction projects and system installations as required.
• Work from sketches, diagrams, blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Enter confined space requiring the use and operation of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Report to work every scheduled workday.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Regular exposure to fumes and odors.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Physical Demands:
Dexterity of hands to operate assigned tools and equipment.
Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time.
Seeing to monitor systems and test samples.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by the position.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Heavy physical labor.
Digging using hand tools.
Climbing ladders.
Hazards:
Working around machinery having moving parts.
Exposure to gases, vapors, odors and other poisonous substances.
Contact with raw sewage and associated toxic fumes.
Infectious materials from wastewater.
Working in cramped or restrictive work chamber.
Working at heights.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying as determined by the City of Manteca.
High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of maintenance, construction, or repair experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid California Class C Driver's License.
CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN: This position is covered under the California Public Employees' Retirement System. The following plans are applicable:
Classic Tier I: 2.7% @ 55
Employee Contribution: 8%
Classic Tier II: 2% @ 60
Employee Contribution: 7%
PEPRA: 2% @ 62
Employee Contribution: 7.75%
DEFFERED COMPENSATION & SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLANS:
457(b) Plan - Employees may voluntarily contribute to this plan. The City will contribute an additional 5% of base salary to the deferred compensation plan for all members.
CITY WIDE MEDICAL MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION:
Manteca offers various Medical Plan options through CALPERS.
Single: $1,050
Employee +1: $2,000
Family: $2,700
Stipend: $800 (opt out of Medical)
DENTAL & VISION:
Benefits offered through Delta Dental & VSP
City Pays 100% of Premium Costs
LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE:
Employees shall receive coverage upon being employed one full calendar month. The City shall pay all premium costs for life insurance coverage. (Supplemental coverage available)
1 - 4 years = $8,500 Group Life Insurance
5 - 9 years = $10,000 Group Life Insurance
10+ years = Group Life Insurance coverage equal to emp. yearly salary.
VACATION LEAVE:
1 - 48 months = 80 hours annually
49 - 96 months = 120 hours annually
97 - 144 months = 152 hours annually
145 months plus =184 hours annually
The maximum vacation accrual limit shall be three (3) times the annual accrual rate.
WELLNESS LEAVE: Each employee shall receive 83.2 hours of wellness leave for use in each fiscal year earned with no rollover. There is a cash out option at the end of each fiscal year. Employees hired after July 1 will receive prorated amount after 6 months of employment.
SICK LEAVE:
Employees shall accureshall accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually for each full month of continuous service. Accures per pay period.
FLOATING HOLIDAYS:
Employees will receive will receive three (3) floating holidays the first pay period in July of each year. Employees will not be allowed to carryover the floating holidays. The floating holidays cannot be cashed out in lieu of taking the day off.
HOLIDAYS:
12 Fixed Holidays
LONGEVITY PAY:
Employees with ten years of continuous employment are eligible for 20% of one month's base salary.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE:
$300 per fiscal year for steel toe boots.
EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY:
2.5% of monthly base rate of pay per month for a Bachelors or Masters Degree. Degree must be in the following or related concentrations; Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management or related field. (Eligible after probation)
CERTIFICATION PAY: 2.5% for Water or Wastewater certification for the next highest-grade certificate. 2.5% for Certified Playground Safety Inspector. All certifications capped at 5%.
01
Have you previously been employed by the City of Manteca?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a United States Veteran?

• I am a U.S. Veteran
• I am not a U.S. Veteran
• I decline to state my Veteran status

03
List and describe any experience you have with hand tools, power tools, and learning/following safety practices in the workplace?
04
Please describe your experience in construction and or preventative and corrective maintenance in buildings, facilities, and grounds. Along with how many years in each field, if any.
05
Do you possess a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in maintenance, construction, or repair work?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question